Ohio's Treasure Black Raspberry

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Rubus occidentalis – Ohio Treasure

The berries of the Ohio Treasure variety of Rubus occidentalis offer a pleasant flavor with a balanced mix of sweetness and freshness. The fruits are medium-sized, averaging 2.1 grams per berry, which is comparable to the Jewell variety at 2.5 grams per berry. The fruit quality is excellent, making it a great choice for farms and home gardeners.

Plant Characteristics:

• Vigor: The plants exhibit high vigor, producing two crops per year.
• Harvesting: In most parts of the U.S., the plants can be mowed to the ground after the foliage naturally falls. The stems will regrow in spring, yielding fruit by mid-August, with harvest continuing until mid-October. If the canes are left to overwinter, they will produce a late spring crop that ripens around the same time as Jewell.
• Hardiness: Suitable for USDA Zones 3-8.

Tolerance & Resistance:

• Pest Resistance: Very good
• Disease Resistance: Very good
• Drought Tolerance: Fair
• Heat Tolerance: Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Very good
• Sun Tolerance: Excellent
• Shade Tolerance: Fair
• No Spray: Excellent
• Deer Resistance: Very good

Additional Features:

• Thorns: Yes
• Plant Type: Shrub
• Soil Type: Adaptable
• Edible Type: Fruit
• Self Fertile: Yes

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.